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£70/hr
5.0
Francesca W
Enthusiastic English medicine and Oxbridge tutor
Hi I'm Fran, I studied Classics at Oxford University and since then have gone on to do a Graduate Entry Medical Course in Southampton where I have just started placements and finished the preclinical medicine part of the course. I have first hand experience getting into competitive fields and I want to pass that on. I am most interested in getting to know my students and what they want to get out of the sessions and I am happy to cater to different needs. I currently mentor 1st year students on my medicine course and in the past I have tutored Maths and Latin and GCSE. I am dyslexic myself so I...
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£55/hr
5.0
Gemma P
Experienced and engaging KS2 Tutor English All Primary
My name is Gemma and I have over 10 years’ experience of teaching in UK Primary Schools. For the last few years, I have been tutoring children (ages 5-12) online in Maths, English, Y2 & Y6 SATs and 11+ Entrance Exams. I pride myself on delivering fun, engaging sessions and promoting rapid progress to the students I teach, ensuring they feel supported in their work and praised for every small success in their learning journey. I primarily work as an 11+ and SAT's specialist but I am happy to teach any primary level subject. I am confident in both Maths & English and have a lot of experience teaching f...
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£39/hr
5.0
Mark F
Engaging English tutor
Having been a secondary school teacher since 2012, and working as a tutor before that, I have a great deal of experience in helping students to get the best out of their English lessons and to achieve their targets.I believe that good teaching relies on a mutual respect, good humour and a desire to achieve on both sides. While actual target grades exist within education, as a tutor it is my responsibility to ensure that we try to reach a students targets for themselves; their success is measured not in grades but in being able to achieve what they need to accomplish their own goals and follow the...
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£44/hr
5.0
Steven B
English Tutor - Academic IELTS Specialist
I am a patient and conscientious individual with a passion for English Language, both speech and the written word. I am familiar with the AQA, Eduqas, Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge I GCSE examinations, as well as the IELTS programme.I also enjoy tutoring French and German. I tutor these subjects up to GCSE standard. I have experience of tutoring students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia and autism. I enjoy tutoring mature students too and I have developed a roster of long-term students.I am also familiar with the QTS Literacy Skills Test and the specific disciplines involved.I am thrilled...
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£50/hr
5.0
Nadiah K
Highly experienced English tutor. English
My name is Nadiah, and I am 39 years old. With a decade of experience teaching English Language and Literature, I bring a calm, patient, and adaptable approach to education. My expertise spans various exam specifications, consistently yielding outstanding GCSE results.I take great pleasure in tutoring and am recognised as one of the most successful English tutors on Tutorful, based on reviews, experience, number of students, and hours taught. My six years of experience in a secondary school have honed my ability to support students of all abilities, leading to remarkable successes. The growing...
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£44/hr
5.0
Matthew B
Enthusiastic Teacher Looking To Make English Fun !
*I live in the North West of England and can cater in-person tutoring for students within 10 miles of where I live!* + £1 for every 2 miles travelled for in-person tutoringTWO EVENING SLOT LEFT - Tuesday 5:45-6:45 & 7-8FIRST LESSON = HALF PRICE!Family Discount: offering discounts on brothers/sisters of family members I am currently tutoring. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Can I please ask all people looking for tutoring to look at my availability prior to requesting a booking. I have had too many people requests dates and times where I am ...
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£62/hr
5.0
John C
Experienced English and ICT tutor
Teacher of Computing & English My name is John, I am a fully qualified and practicing teaching professional with substantial experience - based in Carlisle, Cumbria.I have taught English at GCSE level and Computer Science, ICT and Digital Technology at both A level and first year undergraduate level. I have a comprehensive understanding of marking coursework, the process and marking criteria, alongside being extremely competent with all the components of examinations and exam standards.Having worked at both school and adult level I have built up extensive knowledge of the examination boards over...
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£35/hr
4.9
James F
Creative & Experienced English Tutor
NOW TAKING EXTRA LESSONS FOR GCSE AND SATS REVISION, PLUS HELP WITH ENTRANCE EXAM TOPICSI've been a tutor for over 11 years now, teaching Maths & English skills from KS1 and Phonics to GCSE. I've been trained in National Curriculum teaching methods, along with SEN management, and believe in tailoring tuition to the needs and learning styles of each child in order to deliver a high quality of affordable service. I'm a flexible tutor who doesn't believe in setting homework unless absolutely necessary. I've also had experience in teaching specialised Maths & English courses that involve developing...
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£47/hr
4.9
Padma A
Energetic English tutor
Hi,I am an enthusiastic and friendly tutor offering maths andEnglish, for primary school children. I tutor children in the preparations of 7+, 9+ and 11+ exams.I tutor Year 7 children in maths and Science. Ihave a Masters degree and a teaching qualification. I have an Enhanced DBS check. I started tutoring in 2014 and since then I have guided lots of children. I have tutored over 30 children, all of different ages and abilities. I realise thateach child is different and I teach them according to their ability. I understand the needs of each child.I am a very patient and positive person and I love...
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